Michael Tanenbaum
Michael Tanenbaum is a senior staff writer for PhillyVoice.com, with interests ranging from technology and behavioral health to local community initiatives and cultural life. Michael has written for the Argentina Independent and Bespoke Magazine and previously served as a news editor for Xfinity.com before joining PhillyVoice. He received his B.A. in The Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins University.
March 2, 2021
Restrictions
Philly approves plan to bring fans back to sports venues
Philadelphia sports fans will be permitted to return to Flyers and Sixers games at the Wells Fargo Center beginning on March 7. At each game, 3,100 spectators will be allowed. The change took place after Philadelphia aligned its guidelines with new occupancy limits set by Pennsylvania. Phillies fans also will be able to attend games at Citizens Bank Park when the season begins in April.March 2, 2021
Investigations
Three teens sought in brutal attack on Norristown pizza shop owner
Norristown police are searching for three teenagers accused of assaulting the owner of Mama Venezia's Pizzeria on Feb. 19, 2021. Arrest warrants have been issued for brothers Justin and Kevin Cassidy, of Aston, and Justin Croson, of Seven Valleys. All three suspects are 19 years old.March 2, 2021
Television
Rob McElhenney teases photo outside Paddy's Pub as fans await return of 'Always Sunny'
Rob McElhenney, co-creator of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," shared a picture of himself outside the filming location of Paddy's Pub. Fans of the FXX series are eagerly awaiting word on a timeline for the sitcom's 15th season.March 1, 2021
Government
Pennsylvania raises COVID-19 venue capacity limits, paving way for Philly sports fans at games
Pennsylvania has raised occupancy limits to 15% for indoor events and 20% for outdoor events, raising the possibility of spectators soon returning to the Wells Fargo Center and Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia for Sixers, Flyers and Phillies games. The city must revise its own guidelines to match the state's in order for fan attendance to move forward.March 1, 2021
Health News
FTC backs off objection to Jefferson-Einstein merger in North Philly
Jefferson Health and Albert Einstein Healthcare Network are on track to complete a merger of their systems in North Philadelphia, adding four Einstein hospitals to the Jefferson network. The Federal Trade Commission, which previously had sued to block the merger, will not appeal the case after it was dismissed late last year.March 1, 2021
Wildlife
Chicks begin hatching on New Jersey's Duke Farms Bald Eagle Cam
At least one bald eagle chick has hatched at Duke Farms in Somerset County, New Jersey, where a popular nest livestream has been stationed for 14 years. Two eggs remain in the nest and could hatch some time in the next week.March 1, 2021
Development
Historic firehouse in Olde Kensington, built in 1895, could be poised for apartments
Developers hope to renovate a historic firehouse on North 4th Street in Olde Kensington that dates back to 1895. A proposal to preserve the structure and add apartments to the space is under review with the Philadelphia Historical Commission.February 26, 2021
Government
Relaxed COVID-19 restrictions may allow some Phillies fans to attend Opening Day
Philadelphia has lifted additional COVID-19 restrictions in response to falling case rates, including attendance at sporting events. Effective March 1, the changes are still too small to allow fans at Sixers and Flyers games, but should be sufficient to enable a limited number of Phillies fans to see the team at Citizens Bank Park in April.February 26, 2021
Development
Philly developer hopes to replace former Wildwood rectory, school with 38 new homes
BG Capital, a Philadelphia developer, is looking to take down the former St. Anne's/Cape Trinity School in Wildwood and construct a residential complex containing 38 town homes and duplexes in its place.February 26, 2021
Investigations
Second man charged in connection with deadly shooting at Montgomery County bowling alley
Raymir Johnson, 20, of Lansdowne, was charged with aiding the escape of 17-year-old Jamel Barnwell after a fatal shooting at Our Town Alley in East Norriston on Feb. 20, 2021. The shooting resulted in the death of 29-year-old Frank Wade. Four other relatives of Wade were injured in the shooting, which occurred after an altercation, according to investigators.Just In
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